How to Repair, Remove, or Change Stuck F1 Paddle Shifts Audi TT Mk2 S Tronik
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Right F1 paddle shift on my Audi TT 2007 stuck, so shifting up was not working. Here is the detailed video how to take apart the multifunctional steering wheel, take out the shift paddle, take it apart and reassemble.
The shifts are in my opinion not very useful for the everyday ride, but having something and not being able to use it drived me crazy... The problem was, as seen from the video, a small piece of plastic somehow broke off and got stuck inside the paddle. It was definitely worth spending a half of an hour and saving about 200 eur and time taking the car to the shop and waiting till somebody figure something out.
Hope this helps at least one person. :D
Best!
This was on point, exactly the problem I had with my 2010 TTS. Mine is a USA model and I had to use a Torx 30 for the first big bolts. But everything else was exactly as he said. The Audi dealer wanted around $1,000 to replace the two paddles. I fixed the issue in about 20-30 minutes with this video. Thank you!
Your video is still helping TT MK2 owners like me. Just fixed my broken up-shift switch! I would have purchased a new one if it wasn’t for you showing how you can just remove the little white pieces that broke. Thanks!
Well done mate - honestly one of the better instructional vids on YT for anything because it's just so honest. I had this issue on my 2009 A4 quatro on the same flappy paddle too.
Thanks Dr, Audi S3 up-shift paddle worked 50% of the time, followed your instruction, it had no broken parts so sprayed it with Electronic Contact Spray and voila, works perfectly every time! Saved me a lot of dollars and time, all your videos are very helpful.
Frank Tourelle I have a 2014 GLI doing something similar. Basically I have to press extra hard on the upshift button to work. I'm thinking it's specifically the electric micro switch that is the problem. Is this where you applied the electric contract spray?
Why you spray it if you removed those plastics inside the pedal??
@@arisafghanzada sorry for the late reply....when I opened up the paddle unit and saw no broken parts, I just sprayed the whole inside of the unit and then put it all back together and it worked perfectly and still does. However sometime later the other paddle developed the same issue and so I did the same procedure and it did not work immediately...until several days later, perhaps it needed more time to dry or connect...not sure exactly but has worked perfectly since.
Perfect fix, saved myself £150.00, just that broken piece of plastic inside stopping it from working. Much appreciated.
The exact same problem happened to me, after opening the paddle shifter the same 4 plastic parts were broken off. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, it definitely helped me, and I’m sure it helped others as well. Thanks again.
Eventho this video is 5 yrs old but you're a legend..it solved my stuck paddle shifters..the workshop wanted lots of money to replace the assembly..you just saved me a ton of money.
My shifter paddles stuck exactly like this. I removed the paddle, and suddenly two plastic clips fell out. I did a good shake to verify if there is more, and then only silence. And boom, now it clicks! :D thank you for this very useful video!
Followed your instructions and boom... i can shift down again. Thank you for taking the time to make these instructions
CAUTION: once you've disconnected the battery, leave it for 10 - 20 minutes BEFORE touching the airbag to allow any residual current to dissipate. As a final precaution touch the POSITIVE battery cable to an earthing point for 10 seconds. You should ideally disconnect BOTH battery terminals.
Thank you so much for this video. I've a MK2 2009 & the left paddle got stuck. I followed exactly your steps & got the problem solved. I went in to clear the right paddle too since I got the whole steering wheel opened up. Took me about 30 min to finish. You're the man.
I just bought an Audi TT MK2 2009 3.2L, and both of its paddle shifters were stuck in the same manner as shown in your video. When I opened them, I found exactly the same cause - the broken plastic guides or locks.
I followed your video in exactly the same manner and I faced no problem from the start till the finish. Thanks.
One caution though for other users. Although I disconnected the battery terminal before disconnecting airbag, and only connected the battery back once everything was assembled back, the dashboard illuminated with ABS, angle sensor, stability errors. This was probably due to residual voltage in the system which triggered these errors. I had to reset these error with computer. My mechanic says that after disconnecting the battery one should wait for about 20 min to let the system voltage discharge before disconnecting such sensitive items.
Good point, capacitors hold charge and can act like small batteries which supply enough voltage for microchips.
Very helpful video! Worked perfectly apart from after I reconnected the battery the dash was lit up like a Christmas tree. Did a bit of research and found out you have to turn the wheel full left lock then right lock then centre and it cleared !
Thanks boss! Just googled "audi tt paddle shifter broken", found your video and cant wait for the weekend to fix this. The dealer wanted $$$$ to do it!
You are the absolute best, it took me 30 minutes to repair something that had me preocupied for weeks now! Thanks a bunch! Keep it up
awesome!! exactly what i needed, happened the same on the upshift paddle too!
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Many thanks. Same job on 2008 R8. Easy and straightforward with your video. Mine wasn’t responding with no plastic bits broken or obstructing. Open it and just ad some W40 spray. Working as day one.
Keep up the good job.
I just did the same thing on my Audi R8 ... Thanks so much for your posting this ..... Saved me $600 at the dealer.. :)
Brian Dino , I just did this on my R8 also. Do you know what those broken pieces are from? I had two broken pieces but in the video he had four.
Great help saving a lot of money and down time. Why would anybody dislike this post is beyond me. One extra mention. Remove the Left paddle too while you are there even if it is working now. Mine was working yet 3 of the 4 tabs were broken on the left one.
Good tip!
Just had the same problem with my R8. After 20 mins, all fixed. Thank you
Excellent video. Very helpful. I needed a 30 Torx bit for the two screws on my MY 2011 Mk 2 ((UK). The method in the additional video on resetting the windows worked for me first time. I had to drive a few yards before all the warning lights went out. This intermittent jamming of the paddle has been bugging me for months. I thought it would be an expensive fix so put it off. I was careful, took my time. Had it all done and driving down the road in 45 mins.
Thanks for this great little video , just fixed my wife's TT this morning , all was exactly as described including the little plastic bits inside the switch ..
Thank you!!! I’m so giddy, I can’t stop clicking the paddles... and I’m still parked in the garage!
Excellent instructional video. I had the same problem with my 2008 TT. Did the job in 10 minutes. Minor concern when the DSP and power steering warning lamps stayed on at idle, but both went out after driving 10 meters (per the operating manual lol).
I had same problem with my tt mk2 took to Volkswagen workshop and the guys all panic and tell me its fkd u have to take to Audi and bend over!! if only they looked up youtube and found this and charged me an arm n leg lmao Thanks heaps man!!!!!!!
These people in the dealership were acting panic. Otherwise you would not feel willingly to pay them big time. They were laughing behind your back.
Really want to thank you man! I just repaired both paddle shifts...Regards from Casablanca Valley, Chile
Thank you very much!! Perfect how to video! Up shift paddle on my R8 was sticking. Did this exactly and works perfect now. Thank you again!
Genius. thanks for posting this. My + paddle on my R8 was playing up, one day switching, the next day locked up, this was indeed the fix, just one little plastic clip floating around. perfect now 👍
Super video Dr.Sunta. Downshift paddle on '09 TT had stuck and now, thanks to you, is working again
thanks a lot for helping others posting this video , is been very helpful. I followed your instruction on my 2009 TT and now its working perfect ....
You’re a life saver! Audi quoted me £190 for a new paddle shifter..that’s robbery! 🤣
Great instructional video. Worked for me 1st time. Audi dealer wanted to charge me big to replace with a new paddle.
Thank you
Thanks mate, worked a treat. PS your English is better than many, many people who are native English! Well done
Thanks very much for this! Just repaired mine in 30 minutes, exact same problem with 4 broken of pieces of plastic.
Thank you very much for uploading - i wouldn't have attempted this fix by myself without your video!!
thanks for awesome infos. I had the same problem on my s4 but was on down shift side.
Worked great for me on a Mk2 3.2 TT. Thanks a lot. The downshift paddle worked ok but I checked it while I was in there and sure enough there were broken clips in there too.
Excellent video. Upshifter was jammed and out came 3 pieces of plastic. Thanks dr. Sunka
You helped me a lot! Thanks mate!
Exactly the same paddle as my RS3 which jammed, thank you for the video it helped me a lot :)
I have the same problem too in up shift pedal. Sometimes it works sometimes not!! I will do this trick tomorrow. I hope I will success . Good job mate
Hi from NYC- thanks for this video; my upshift button just died and I found the solution...Kudos to YOU my friend! I subed and liked🤗
great video, thanks. it was almost like Arnold Schwarzenegger was helping me.... I was waiting for the airbag to go off and you shout "get to the chopper!!" :-)
:D
Brilliant fix. Thanks! We just need a like to your previous video on how to reset Windows though please.
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Thanx! This helped! Btw, the tabs that broke off are for elumination of the + or - sign, weird they break but anoying when you want to use the shifters
So they won't illuminate anymore unless I buy a new paddle ?
Thanks so much well explained not too much not too little - easy to follow👍🏼 you probably saved me a few hundred bucks as all the Audi shops are so overpriced🙏🏼
Thank you so much for making this video! Saved my sanity and gave me the confidence to do it myself!
Loved your video mate. Certainly helped me. The GSD looks a lovely pup.
Perfect instruction video, Thanks for posting.
Again you helped me alot! i had 3 plastic pieces broke off, the 4th was still firm so i left it in...thanks! (PS mine was Torx 20 and 27)
Thanks Doc, as always informative with clear and complete instructions, Waikanae Beach, New Zealand.
Thanks a lot! I have a problem with the downshift paddle on a s3 and I didn't think it was a so easy job to do ...
Thanks my friend! My problem was solved thanks to your video!
Very nice video,my jetta 2015 mk6 also have non functional paddles,I guess it must be having same problem since service centre ruled out clock spring issue
Great video, thank you for giving me the confidence to fix the problem myself.
Thanks for this video. Exact same thing happened to my down shifter in my TT.
Thanks! This was exactly what I needed to replace my shifters.
Great video!!
Great information, delivered really well, easy to understand and follow. Great help.
Awesome video, already subscribed! Keeping posting videos on the TT
Two comments and one question.
1. Awesome job. I had the same problem and this was extremely helpful.
2. Might be due to mine being A USA module, but I needed a 27 torx for the first two bolts.
3. The two covers that got removed first, I can't seem to get them back in. It's there a trick?
a. I figured out. I thought I could put them in from any position, but it did need to be on top because the shape of the steering column gives more room.
Thanks so much! The tutorial saved time and money and my up shifter paddle works perfectly again!
Thank you for the video! I had the exact same problem with + shifter and I just fixed it thanks to you and your video 👍
the model of steering wheel that you have is te original that come with the car or did you change it after market OEM ?
It's original, came with the car. Is a sport version of a steering wheel. (:
Thanks for the tutorial! Has saved me 166€ 😀✌
BAM! Great video dude
Brilliant! Thank you thank you thank you. That’s just saved me a shed load of money. Followed the instructions. Job done !
Hey another great video thank you so much - the only things I’d my electromagnet steering light has no lit up yellow ? Anything I may have done ?
Great video had same problem.with same shifter. Thanks to your video i sorted the problem! 👍👍😎
I want to chance to carbon shift paddled so this was a good how to! Thank you very much
This saved my ass bro! Thank you for your amazing work!
Brilliant! Just what i needed to know. Saved me a fortune. Thanks mate.
Thank you very much for your help I solve the problem with your video thank you
Worked for me thank you
Thank you so much for this video !
That solved my issue :D
Regards from france
Thank you!!! Had same problem and was excatly the same! Works now again lol:D
Thanks so much. Easy to follow instructions and it worked!!!
hey, thanks for the Video, same issue, fixed it, very happy, Baltimore USA..
Great vid thanks, today my downshift stuck tommorow I will do the same trick. Is it possible to leave the airbag connector/cable in place? don't have a radio code, disconnect the battery not my first option. Today I gave it a try, It is possible without disconnecting the airbag to take out the switch and remove the plastic debris from the switch in out and repair in 15 minutes. Thanks again!!!
It is possible but you need to be careful how you leave the cable hanging, if it touches something that would produce some electrical signal, the airbag can blow up. If the right cables get +12V, then the airbag will be triggered, logical right.
Legenda.. hvala.. a se vozis tt-ja? :)
Thanks! Exactly what I needed!
I just have the same problem. It really works
Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi do you know if it's possible to open the paddle shift without open the steering wheel ?
Great tutorial! Only problem, when I turn it on, esp error message was displayed, so this one and a wheel lights are on at the dashboard.
Great video really helpful
mate, thank you so much, your videos are very helpful !!! 👍👍👍
Thank you I had same problem just finished putting it back together works great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
i need to do this on my downshift paddle. I also noticed the - symbol isn't illuminated but the + symbol is. Any idea how to fix this ?
Thank you very much!!
Same problem, fixed it, thanks for the video!
Thank you for video. Good information.
Thank you man!Very useful!
That's awesome!! Thanks for the info. 👍
Brilliant mate worked perfectly 👍🏼
Thanks! happend to me with the very same paddle on my A3
Many thanks
Thanks buddy. Helpful
Thanks for posting this. Just recently noticed the same problem on my 2014 Seat Leon ST with DSG. The car has only done 21k miles. The unit looks exactly the same which is no surprise as it's obviously a stock VAG component. The problem isn't there all the time and I'm wondering if the broken plastic pieces move around as the steering wheel is rotated and only get stuck some of the time?
In my case it all started with the shifter sometimes stuck and sometimes not. If I would just press it couple of times a bit more harder or drive (move steering wheel) a bit longer, it would start working again. At some point, like 6 months later, the shifter was just fully stuck, did not move anymore.
Yes, at the moment the problem is very intermittent and I did a long journey in the car yesterday and everything was fine. When the problem does appear again I will take the car to my local garage for them to see it and I can then get the work done under warranty which lasts for another 10 months.
Mine is clicking but not downshifting i have to click multiple times.. from the normal shifter it downshift normally so i guess it's electrical problem or dust..
is this the same as golf mk5 gti?